Philadelphia child injury lawyers understand that parents often have questions regarding liability waivers for children’s activities. Many recreational activities for children, such as trampoline parks, water slide parks, snow tubing and skiing slopes, and even youth sports organizations require the parent to sign a liability waiver for their child to participate. Parents are often pushed […]
10 Birth Injury Facts
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the majority of birth injuries can be avoided by identifying risks, taking preventative measures to reduce complications, providing the appropriate standard of care. Unfortunately, a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer has witnessed many preventable birth injuries that resulted in long-term disabilities that cause the child ongoing pain or discomfort. […]
Regulators Warn Nursing Homes to Stop Financial Exploitation
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (SFPB) spoke out last week in a field hearing to warning nursing homes to cease financial exploitation during the admissions process. A Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer shares that recent media attention has showcased situations in which relatives and friends of residents have been hounded over bad debt, despite federal […]
Damages In a Car Accident Case
Personal Injury Attorney One of the most dangerous types of car accidents is a drunk driving accident. Not only are they one of the most egregious, but also some of the most horrendous types of accidents. Permanent injuries and death are common in drunk driving cases due to the intoxication of the drunk driver. Damages […]
Nursing Home Operator Requests SCOTUS to Hear COVID-Related Case
Glenhaven Healthcare, a nursing home operator based in California, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether a COVID-19 liability case covered under the PREP Act should be decided in state or federal court. According to a Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer, this case revolves around a COVID-19 wrongful death claim. Glenhaven contends that […]
Forever Chemical Litigation Intensifies
Philadelphia mass tort lawyers anticipate that litigation surrounding forever chemicals will intensify as PFAs and other toxic chemicals circulate in the water system. In 2021, over 1,000 PFAS lawsuits were filed, with the great majority resulting in Multidistrict Legislation for aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). The claims for the firefighting foam MDL include personal injury […]
Millions For Breast Lump Misdiagnosis Victim
$18 million dollars was awarded to Kerri Downes, age 26, who was the victim of medical malpractice when a certified nurse practitioner misdiagnosed the lump in her breast. The misdiagnosis happened when Kerri was 22. Incorrect diagnosis for breast cancer happens frequently, and should cause a ripple of concern and conscience within the medical professional […]
Common Medical Malpractice Case Questions
Common Medical Malpractice Case Questions The complexities of medical-related cases require a medical malpractice lawyer in Philadelphia PA victims depend on. When a medical professional fails to uphold the medical standard of care, negligence is a likely consequence, which can devastate the patient receiving treatment. Victims can be left to contend with severe injuries and […]
Work-Related Fatalities Surge In Pennsylvania
Work-Related Fatalities Surge In Pennsylvania Over the past year, work-related deaths rose nearly 30% in central Pennsylvania, prompting calls from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for employers to take action to ensure that the workplace is safe and free of hazards. While the central part of the state has seen increases, so has […]
Falls and Restraints: Do Nursing Home Residents Have a “Right to Fall”?
Philadelphia nursing home lawyers have been closely following a trial in Ohio last week that cast a spotlight on nursing home resident rights and caregiver responsibilities. LPN Randi Noel McKinley was placed on trial for restraining a nursing home resident, Robert Whittington, in a medical chair with a gait belt. The resident died the following […]
